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Ancient Academy of Plato

Eteokleous 26, 10442, Athens
Eteokleous 26, 10442, Athens

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Plato's school of philosophy was founded here. This was a place of dwelling from the prehistoric time until the 6th Century A.D. during which one of the three same named Gymnasiums of Athens was established in the area.

Address Information

Eteokleous 26
Akadimia Platonos
10442
Athens
Attica, Greece
Greece
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The Ancient Academy of Plato is accessible to visitors at all times without admission.

Phone

+302103219776

+302103219776

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